Christian Peterson [email protected] The Clayton family is in need of help after receiving devastating news. It all started in August 2024 when Ernie Clayton, the patriarch of the family, was taken to the emergency room with suspected pneumonia. However, it…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency celebrates installation of advanced CT scanner with ribbon cutting ceremony
Lindsey Covington Contributor HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency, a part of HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, proudly celebrated the installation of its new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Thursday,…
W.B. Howland celebrates 100 years of business and community service
Christian Peterson [email protected] The year was 1926 when W.B. Howland and his brother John Phillip Howland Jr., recognized the need for a small store in Live Oak. The business began by providing…
One dead in crash at U.S. 27, County Road 49 intersection
Danny Federico [email protected] A 49-year-old O’Brien woman was killed Friday afternoon, April 3, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 49, in Branford. According to the…
17 Arrested in Operations Running Wild: FDLE partners with CCSO, LCPD, FDC, SAO to conduct enforcement operation
FDLE Contributor Inspectors, agents and analysts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s (CCSO), the Lake City Police Department (LCPD), the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)…
After decades of advocacy, Stanley Brothers earn place in Country Music Hall of Fame
Danny Federico [email protected] For nearly 20 years, Jeanie Stanley Allinder pushed for what she believed was long overdue. When the call finally came, she almost didn’t let herself believe it. “I said,…
Liberty Tree dedication marks America 250 celebration at Heritage Park & Gardens
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lake City chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held an America250 Liberty Tree Dedication on Saturday, March 21, at Heritage Park & Gardens, bringing together…
Live Oak Church of God invites community to Easter Celebration
Hailey Waldo [email protected] As Easter approaches, the Live Oak Church of God is preparing to welcome families from across the community for a fun weekend of celebration and fellowship. The festivities will…
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to host Easter Night Hunt
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The community is invited to an exciting after-dark celebration as Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church hosts its Easter Night Hunt on Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 8…
Join in on the Easter fun in McAlpin
Chelsie Holbrook [email protected] With Easter weekend a few days away, there are plenty of events going on in the community. One of the events is taking place in McAlpin. The McAlpin Community…
Branford Town Council approves resolution opposing Water First North Florida pipeline
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, the Branford Town Council formally adopted Resolution 2026-003 opposing the Water First North Florida pipeline. The resolution calls for an immediate…
Jail Report 3.16 – 3.30
Lafayette County March 26 Lawrence Albenberger, trespassing March 27 Ashley Jordan, violation of probation Hamilton County March 16 Abdullah Anar, no valid drivers license Danielle Maddox, out-of-county warrant Luis Francisco Tomas, driving…
Colliers facilitates $5.25 million sale of South Oaks Shopping Center
Colliers Contributo On Wednesday, March 11, Colliers announced the sale of South Oaks Shopping Center, a 102,816-square-foot community retail center in Live Oak, Fla., to CrossMarc Services for $5.25 million. The property…
Carter family in need of help after devastating fire
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many residents of Branford know of Carter’s Beef Jerky, operated by Sandy and Andy Carter. While the business is based in Branford, the Carters are known across Suwannee County…
Suwannee County ag officers find over 50 pounds of illegal cannabis
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, March 24, Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement officers in Suwannee County made a major drug bust. According to a report from Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement, the incident began…
Buccaneers celebrate softball seniors with 3-2 win
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford High School Buccaneers softball team honored its two seniors, Mallory Blue (left) and Victoria Swain (right), before taking on the Williston Red Devils on Friday, March 6….
Good Friday service to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors Covenant First Presbyterian Church in Live Oak will worship with A Service of Darkness on Good Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The service will include scripture…